The Floor Pro Community

  1. Public Forums for the PRO, DIYer & Consumer

    1. Carpet Q&A

      Consumers & Do-It-Yourselfers ask questions about buying and installing carpet and pad.
      Discussions:
      891
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      14,484
      Latest: Pattern runner on pie shaped stairs kwfloors, Dec 5, 2019 at 11:17 PM

    2. Vinyl Flooring Q&A

      Do-It-Yourself and consumer discussions about the buying and installation of vinyl tiles, planks, sheet vinyl and rubber flooring.
      Discussions:
      2,089
      Messages:
      25,793
      Latest: Help Installing Transition Strip Steve Olson, Dec 8, 2019 at 7:49 PM

    3. Cork Flooring Q&A

      Questions and answers about the use of cork flooring in homes and businesses.
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      59
      Messages:
      648
      Latest: How Pet Friendly is Cork Tile Flooring phil verre, Aug 16, 2019

    4. Ceramic and Stone Q&A

      Ceramic tile, stone and other hard surface floors in your homes and businesses.
      Discussions:
      610
      Messages:
      8,085
      Latest: Sudden bump on tiled kitchen floor-growing! Chris 45, Dec 4, 2019 at 8:56 PM

    5. Solid and Engineered Hardwood Q&A

      Discussions about buying, installing, refinishing and repairing solid and engineered hardwood floors.
      Discussions:
      1,555
      Messages:
      16,584
      Latest: Glue. For end piece when stapling down, or for floating. Mark Brown, Dec 5, 2019 at 11:16 AM

    6. Laminate Flooring Q&A

      Discussions about buying, installing and repairing all brands of laminate flooring.
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      327
      Messages:
      3,246
      Latest: laminate installation without T-molding ekruck78, Dec 6, 2019 at 12:26 PM

    7. Concrete Floor Finishes

      Discussions about concrete overlays, stains, epoxy and other decorative finishes for concrete flooring.
      Discussions:
      136
      Messages:
      1,503
      Latest: Choosing an overlay and coverage Mike Antonetti, Dec 8, 2019 at 3:30 AM

    8. Floor Preparation

      In the biz, we call it floor prep - anything you have to do to the substrate to get ready to install the finished flooring.
      Discussions:
      1,250
      Messages:
      16,270
      Latest: Concrete prep for replacement carpet with cutback mastic Jim McClain, Dec 8, 2019 at 9:09 PM

    9. Cleaning, Maintenance & Restoration

      Cleaning, maintenance and restoring floor coverings
      Discussions:
      271
      Messages:
      2,783
      Latest: Remove pressure sensitive glue Mike Antonetti, Nov 27, 2019

    10. Flooring Potpourri

      When it just doesn't fit in another forum, miscellaneous talk about flooring related issues takes place here.
      Discussions:
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      Messages:
      16,375
      Latest: Flooring Installers Reflecting on the Past Steve McIntyre, Dec 5, 2019 at 6:18 PM

    11. Help Selecting the Best Floor Covering

      What floorcovering should you choose? Ask our Pros - Retailers, Designers, Installers & Manufacturers will offer their advice.
      Discussions:
      274
      Messages:
      2,797
      Latest: best flooring for a music studio in a non-climate controlled shed Mark Brown, Nov 27, 2019

    12. Floorcovering Installation & Maintenance Tips

      Tidbits of floor laying, repairing and cleaning information offered by flooring professionals and accomplished do-it-yourselfers.
      Discussions:
      84
      Messages:
      1,340
      Latest: carpet seaming tips Mark Brown, Oct 31, 2019

    13. Other Home Decorating & Remodeling Projects

      Interior decorating, design and remodeling isn't just about floors. These discussions are about those other projects you do in and around your homes & businesses.
      Discussions:
      213
      Messages:
      2,794
      Latest: Sleeping on an incline Chris 45, Nov 9, 2019

  2. Professional Forums - Pro Access Required to Post

    1. Carpet Sales and Installations

      Selling and installing carpet for pros
      Discussions:
      965
      Messages:
      16,785
      Latest: Nylon Mike Antonetti, Dec 7, 2019 at 3:19 AM

    2. Vinyl & Rubber Flooring Sales and Installations

      Selling and installing vinyl and rubber flooring products professionally
      Discussions:
      816
      Messages:
      12,029
      Latest: Adura Max when shaving the locking joint. Steve Olson, Dec 8, 2019 at 7:42 PM

    3. Ceramic & Stone Sales and Installations

      Selling and installing stone and tile professionally
      Discussions:
      202
      Messages:
      2,440
      Latest: Floating Porcelain Mike Antonetti, Sep 22, 2019

    4. Hardwood Flooring Sales and Installations

      Selling and installing solid & engineered hardwood flooring.
      Discussions:
      349
      Messages:
      4,193
      Latest: cure and seal on concrete brad daugherty, Nov 28, 2019

    5. Laminate Flooring Sales & Installations

      Selling and installing laminate flooring.
      Discussions:
      87
      Messages:
      1,094
      Latest: Aquaguard / water resistant laminates Mark Brown, May 25, 2019

    6. Commercial Flooring Sales & Installation

      Sales & installation of all types of floorcoverings for commercial and industrial use.
      Discussions:
      240
      Messages:
      3,979
      Latest: 2K s/y carpet tile 700 sq. ft 5MM LVT. Jon Scanlan, Nov 13, 2019

    7. Flooring Inspection Services

      Discussion & information about flooring inspections
      Discussions:
      949
      Messages:
      14,392
      Latest: Loooong Trip kylenelson, Mar 19, 2019

    8. Business End of the Floorcovering Business

      Retailing, workrooms, marketing and more
      Discussions:
      1,108
      Messages:
      20,152
      Latest: Forms of Payment Barry Carlton, Dec 8, 2019 at 8:15 AM

  3. Special Interest Forums

    1. Industry News, Training & Organizations

      General discussion about industry news, organizations & training opportunities
      Discussions:
      651
      Messages:
      7,846
      Latest: 2019 CFI Convention & Expo in Texas Mike Antonetti, Aug 25, 2019

    2. Spotlight on Flooring Professionalism

      Flooring professionals that make us all proud to be associated with floor covering excellence.
      Discussions:
      114
      Messages:
      1,863
      Latest: Hardwood Repair by Don Monfils Steve Olson, Nov 16, 2019

    3. Looking For a Flooring Professional or Product

      Need an installer, inspector or retailer in your area? Are you a pro looking for work? Need a discontinued or hard to find product? Post your needs here.
      Discussions:
      355
      Messages:
      2,136
      Latest: Wanted: SHAW 0344U plank color 00199 Gmack1a, Dec 5, 2019 at 10:03 AM

    4. Tools, Equipment and Supplies

      Flooring tools, sealers, underlayment, trims, and other floor preparation or finishing products and supplies.
      Discussions:
      1,287
      Messages:
      16,686
      Latest: Cyber Monday Deals Mike Antonetti, Dec 3, 2019 at 3:22 AM

    5. High Tech Tools & Equipment Support

      Computers, smartphones, meters, laser levelers and other devices. Support for any technological dilemma you may have
      Discussions:
      602
      Messages:
      5,289
      Latest: Expansion/Control Joint Monotor epoxyman, Jul 19, 2019

    6. Flooring Products, Tools & Supplies on EBAY

      Check here for the latest eBay auctions for anything flooring related.
      Discussions:
      183
      Messages:
      1,317
      Latest: National Carpet Equipment 575 "iceberg" cutter Mike Antonetti, Nov 23, 2019

    7. Buy & Sell Flooring Tools and Equipment

      If you are looking for used flooring tools or have floorcovering tools and equipment you don't need anymore, buy and sell them here.
      Discussions:
      348
      Messages:
      2,962
      Latest: Original Turbo Groover For Sale Steve Olson, Nov 10, 2019

    8. Health & Safety Forum

      Whether you are at home, work or you are a Pro doing your job, safety and health are a primary concern. This is where we discuss those issues.
      Discussions:
      185
      Messages:
      2,875
      Latest: Workplace air quality Mark Brown, Nov 9, 2019

    9. Article Discussion Forum

      Discuss & critique articles found on TFP and in industry publications and websites.
      Discussions:
      50
      Messages:
      505
      Latest: Oh man... Chris 45, Oct 24, 2019

  4. TFP Community Center

    1. TFP Site News & Announcements

      All the news and announcements relating to The Floor Pro Community website.
      Discussions:
      71
      Messages:
      849
      Latest: 13-13-13 Giveaway Prize Announcements Steve McIntyre, May 29, 2019

    2. New Member Introductions

      Introduce yourself. Tell us how you found TFP. Tell us a little about you and the projects you are working on as a consumer, DIYer or flooring professional.
      Discussions:
      138
      Messages:
      1,426
      Latest: Primatech cleats with DeWalt nailer Jim McClain, Dec 8, 2019 at 9:13 PM

    3. TFP Support and Feedback

      Need help with a forum feature? Have a new idea to improve the site? Have comments or critique of The Floor Pro Community website? This is the forum to speak up in.
      Discussions:
      376
      Messages:
      4,161
      Latest: Pop up's Mike Antonetti, Nov 21, 2019

    4. Forum & Member Account How-To's

      These are illustrated guides to using the forum and customizing your own account on The Floor Pro Community. You can reply to existing topics here, but please use the TFP Support and Feedback forum to ask new questions.
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      87
      Latest: Editing Forum Messages Jim McClain, Sep 2, 2019

    5. In Memoriam

      A commemoration for the passing of our friends in the floor covering industry. Pay your respects to lost flooring professionals here.
      Discussions:
      72
      Messages:
      674
      Latest: California Inspector Tim Chavey Passes Roland Thompson, Aug 15, 2019

    6. Taking a Break From Flooring

      Off-topic conversation that has nothing to do with floorcovering and everything to do with quality of life beyond flooring.
      Discussions:
      2,157
      Messages:
      26,790
      Latest: Things I didn’t Understand Mike Antonetti, Dec 6, 2019 at 2:21 PM

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